The 32-unit Passive House building at Hamilton at Eagleview, a mixed-use community in Exton, features enough solar panels on the roof and in its parking lot. The developer expects they will generate sufficient energy to eliminate electric bills for residents, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The four-story building was constructed using passive design techniques, such as creating a highly insulated, airtight structure that ensures a constant flow of fresh, filtered air while removing stale air. The major motivation for this type of construction is energy cost savings, as less energy is required to heat and cool buildings.
Passive House opened in October. It is likely to become the first apartment community in the state to be certified as a passive building where its predicted energy use is offset by renewable energy.
Currently, the final certifications by nonprofit Phius, North America’s leading certifier of passive building projects, are pending.
“We think [Passive House] is a model for us,” said Bob Hankin, president and CEO at Exton-based Hankin Group. They developed, own, and manage the apartments. “I really want to do a whole community like this.”
Read more about the new building and its eco energy in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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